Principal aim
To protect and save people and property from fire and other
hazards, in the most competent and effective manner, to the highest
possible standard of care and quality.
Role
To act as part of an operational firefighting team in order to
carry out the requirements of the principal aim and to work safely
without risk to the public, other members of the team or the
individual.
Duties and responsibilities
Emergencies
Respond immediately and safely to all emergency calls and
requests for assistance.
- Deal with emergencies as directed and work effectively and
efficiently as a member of a disciplined team.
- Minimise distress and suffering, including giving first aid
care.
Dealing with people
Establish and maintain the confidence of members of the
public.
- Maintain links with the community.
- Be sensitive to the needs of others, particularly with regard
to fairness at work issues.
Fire safety
Give general fire safety advice and guidance to people when
requested.
- Carry out routine inspection of premises.
- Work to help educate members of the community about the risks
and hazards of fire.
- Assist in service initiatives, programmes and strategies to
reduce fire calls.
Health and safety
Recognise health and safety issues at work and deal with them to
minimise or eliminate the degree of hazard or risk.
Ensure personal safety and that of others at all times.
Personal fitness
Keep a level of physical and medical fitness necessary to carry
out all the duties of firefighter.
Equipment
Maintain all firefighting and emergency equipment in a state of
readiness, including cleaning, repairing and testing as required
and to approved standards and procedures.
- Check firefighting resources provided for fire service use,
including hydrants and fixed installations.
Local geography
Know the local streets, roads and buildings situated around the
fire station area.
- Be aware of the risks, possible hazards and water supplies to
be found within the fire station area.
Administration
Complete basic paperwork and routine administration, including
recording of information.
Use information technology as required and in accordance with
the Data Protection Act 1998.
- Keep personal records up to date.
Training
Take part in a continuous training programme by attending
lectures, exercises, practice drill sessions and other forms of
training to maintain competence levels.
- Attend training courses as directed.
Fire Authority
- Undertake such other duties commensurate with the level of
responsibility and expertise as may be required from time to
time.